Richard Vela
NPI 1255829206 · Physical Therapist · San Antonio, TX
Richard Vela is a Physical Therapist provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1255829206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255829206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1309646 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
709 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 230 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 176 | $20 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 163 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure in a Group Setting97150 | 84 | $13 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 56 | $19 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$30 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9410 State Highway 151 Ste 104San Antonio, TX 78251-4784Phone: (210) 419-8379Fax: (210) 319-7051
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-25
- Last updated
- 2023-09-20
- Certified
- 2023-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Vela's NPI number?
- Richard Vela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255829206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Vela's specialty?
- Richard Vela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Vela located?
- Richard Vela's practice location on file with NPPES is 12991 Potranco Rd Ste 112, San Antonio, TX 78253-7105.
- What is Richard Vela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Vela is (726) 223-4999.
- Is Richard Vela's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Vela's NPI (1255829206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.